Rustic Italian Bowls Recipe

Name: Rustic Italian Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 small onion, halved, sliced; 1 small red bell peppers or 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips; 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices; 1 (23 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce (use a thick and hearty basil tomato style-sauce); 3 cups lightly packed baby kale and spinach (can sub Swiss chard, kale, all spinach or any combo, etc.); 3 1/2 cups cooked sliced chicken (can sub other protein of choice); 8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved (multicolored works well); 6 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls; 12 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small onion, halved, sliced
1 small red bell peppers or 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices
1 (23 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce (use a thick and hearty basil tomato style-sauce)
3 cups lightly packed baby kale and spinach (can sub Swiss chard, kale, all spinach or any combo, etc.)
3 1/2 cups cooked sliced chicken (can sub other protein of choice)
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved (multicolored works well)
6 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls
12 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, thinly sliced

1
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; keep warm.
2
Heat oil and red pepper flakes in medium non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 3-4 minute or until softened, stirring frequently. Add peppers and zucchini; cook 3 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3
Warm sauce in same pot on medium heat. Stir in greens and cook just until wilted. Stir in cooked pasta. Divide mixture among 6 serving bowls.
4
Top evenly with vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients.
5
All that's need is a side of garlic bread.

918

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 small onion, halved, sliced, and more.

Yes, Rustic Italian Bowls falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rustic Italian Bowls

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